This clearly written, ably researched biography is an important addition to civil war and gilded age literature. The life, brilliant military career, and public services of general winfield scott hancock. It is good insight from almira hancocks point of view and the type of information that a writer would love for the kind of little things, not to be found in the average civil war book. Jordan is a practicing attorney and author of a tiger in his time.
Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a united states army officer and the democratic nominee for president of the united states in 1880. One of the most remembered is that of union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead. Garfield national historic site talks about the life and accomplishments of general winfield scott hancock, including. He served with distinction in the army for four decades, including service in the mexicanamerican war and. Over the course of his 44 years in uniform, general hancock. Army officer and politician who served as a union general during the civil war 186165. Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a career u. Winfield scott hancock, union general during the american civil war 186165, whose policies during reconstruction military service in louisiana and texas so endeared him to the democratic party that he became the partys presidential candidate in 1880. In typical victorian era prose, she recounts the story of her generals life and defends his decisions and actions.
Army officer and the democratic nominee for president of the united states in 1880. Jamiesons book is the first new work on the life of winfield scott hancock in the 21st century. Biography of major general winfield scott hancock, hero of gettysburg. David jordans winfield scott hancock is an extensively referenced, solid, immensely readable biography and work of popular history. A blue and gray at last we have a complete life of hancock, and it, too, is superb.
In the novel the killer angels, compare the relationships. To set your featured posts, please go to your theme options page in wpadmin. Over the course of his 44 years in uniform, general hancock participated in the mexican war, civil war, and indian wars. Winfield scott hancock died on february 7, 1886 in washington d. This original, first edition, antique book is uncommon and presents a comprehensive history of the 104th pennsylvania regiment. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Signature of winfield scott hancock, union general at gettysburg and 1880 presidential candidate, handsomely framed with portrait. Winfield scott hancock first edition 1880 life and. Aug 21, 2018 winfield scott hancock 18241886 was a u. And thank you, also, for hosting me for a program on general winfield scott hancock on thursday, 22 march. Complications from his old war wound as well as diabetes caused his death. Winfield scott hancock papers download ebook pdf, epub.
The distinguished civil war career of winfield scott hancock is recorded here by his wife a. The philadelphia inquirer jordans careful attention to detail and excellent use of sources highlight a lively writing style to make a highly readable book. The antietam campaign, published by mcwhiney foundation press. Biography civil war union general winfield scott hancock. The generals leadership through eyewitness accounts. Bretzger argued that general winfield scott hancock was the most. He served as a general in the united states army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the war of 1812, the mexicanamerican war, the early stages of the american civil war, and various conflicts with native americans. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Almira hancock requested a simple funeral and laid the war hero to rest in his native norristown, pa. Full text of the life and public services of winfield scott hancock, majorgeneral, u. Reminiscences of winfield scott hancock by almira russell. Loaded with portraits, illustrations and maps handsomely published and adorned by hubbard.
Known to his army colleagues as hancock the superb, he was noted in. I would highly recommend this book to readers of the civil war. This was a wellwritten full biography of winfield scott hancock. His family consisted of his twin brother, hilary baker hancock, and parents benjamin franklin and elizabeth hoxwell hancock. Winfield scott hancock 18241886 find a grave memorial. The battle took place outside a small town in southern pennsylvania and. Dec 01, 1988 this was a wellwritten full biography of winfield scott hancock.
Winfield scott, american army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful whig candidate for president in 1852. Hal newhouser and the burden of wartime ball and roscoe conkling of new york. Forney first edition near fine condition original, sharp, solidly bound, antique book handsome, extensively decorated cover design frontispiece of hancock. Paul bretzger talks about his book, observing hancock at gettysburg. In a typical high school history textbook, this is what youll read about gettysburg. This book was in part of the personal library of union major general winfield scott hancock and the book bears his personal bookplate on the front inside cover. Winfield scott hancock was born on february 14, 1824, in montgomery square, pennsylvania. In the novel the killer angels, compare the relationships and the complications created at gettysburg between union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead. Mar 04, 2014 one of the most remembered is that of union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead. With the union are winfield scott hancock and joshua lawrence chamberlain. Gettysburg hero civil war campaigns and commanders series hardcover june 24, 2003 on.
In 1887, almiras book reminiscences of winfield scott hancock was published. Ranger atkinson and the nps hold the rights to the notes and lecture. Reminiscences of winfield scott hancock hardback or cased book by hancock, a. The son of school teacher, and later lawyer, benjamin franklin hancock, he was named for noted war of 1812 commander winfield scott. On february 9th 1886, winfield hancock died due to complications from diabetes. Even hancocks less than illustrious stint as commander of the military department of the missouri from august 1866 to august 1867, during which he stumbled around the. His family consisted of his twin brother, hilary baker hancock, and parents benjamin franklin and. Having read jordans book on gouverneur kemble warren, i knew this biography would also be wellwritten. Thank you, again, to the civil war roundtable of gettysburg for bestowing me with their distinguished book award.
Winfield scott hancock peoplecharacters librarything. A wellwritten although somewhat dry in style, detailed look at major general winfield scott hancock s life. Winfield scott hancock essential civil war curriculum. Although named for americas top military hero of the day, hancock was not originally intended for a military career but distinguished himself as one of the best corps commanders in the union army. On the side of the confederate army are thomas jonathan jackson and robert e. Loaded with portraits, illustrations and maps handsomely published. Click download or read online button to get winfield scott hancock papers book now. Jordan does an excellent job of recounting hancock s service during the civil war, which he makes into an exciting read. Jordan does an excellent job of recounting hancocks service during the civil war, which he makes into an exciting read. Winfield scott june, 1786 may 29, 1866 was an american military commander and political candidate. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. In 1880, hancock was the democratic presidential candidate. That being said, it was not as interesting as the biography on warren.
Even hancock s less than illustrious stint as commander of the military department of the missouri from august 1866 to august 1867, during which he stumbled around the. Winfield scott hancock gained his greatest fame for his crucial contributions to. Winfield scott hancock was the general that both my father and brother worked under during the battle of gettysburg. The purpose of this book is to identify and analyze the leadership competencies of major general winfield scott hancock, the most consistently successful corpslevel commander of the civil war. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Winfield scott hancock on july 3 gettysburg battle walk. A wellwritten although somewhat dry in style, detailed look at major general winfield scott hancocks life.
It was key story line in michael shaaras pulitzer prize winning novel the killer angels was immortalized in the movie gettysburg which is based on shaaras novel. Lee, james longstreet, jeb stuart, george meade, winfield scott hancock and joshua l. He was the foremost american military figure between the revolution and the civil war. I have the book reminiscences of winfield scott hancock, and it is interesting reading on the life of a career officer and family in those times. Oct, 2017 ranger matt atkinson leads a battle walk covering union general winfield scott hancock s role at gettysburg, especially on july 3. Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a united states army. As he left home, his father packed two books in his suitcase, the united states. In typical victorian era prose, she recounts the story of her. He is a great man, for my father wrote spoke very highly in his leadership in his final letters home. Jan 17, 2018 todd arrington site manager at james a. You can also disable featured posts slideshow if you dont wish to display them. Hancock was named after winfield scott grand army of the republic, department of wisconsin 2005 the hotel was named after winfield scott, a hero of elizabeth from the war of 1812 and the civil war. He served with distinction in the army for four decades, including service in the mexicanamerican war and as a union general in the american civil war. Hancock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The book begins before the war and introduces the reader to each of these four peoples lives before the first battle breaks out. Winfield scott hancock gained his greatest fame for his crucial contributions to the federal victory at gettysburg. Shaara talked about his book gods and generals, published by ballatine books. Libraries this study separates hancocks life into two parts with 1865 as the dividing line, thereby giving attention to his postwar political aspirations as well as to his military career. But, it detailed hancocks life before, during and after the civil war. The book examines the live of four men who played a major role in the civil war, stonewall jackson, winfield scott. Scott was commissioned a captain of artillery in 1808 and fought on. Although named for americas top military hero of the day, winfield scott hancock was not originally intended for a military career.
Winfield scott hancock united states military officer. This compelling biography presents the colorful life of han. Voice in the senate, considered the definitive biography of that major figure of the postcivil war era. While useful as an introduction to the generals extraordinary career, readers truly interested in the life of hancock the superb should consider this book a starting point in their research, rather than the final word on winfield scott hancock. Union veterans remembered hancock as a general who led from the front and whose forceful presence could change the course of a battle. At last we have a complete life of hancock, and it, too, is. Widely recognized as one of the wars most brilliant. Full text of the life and public services of winfield. Educated locally, hancock received an appointment to west. But, it detailed hancock s life before, during and after the civil war. Winfield scott hancock and his identical twin, hilary baker hancock, were born february 14, 1824 at montgomery square, pa, just northwest of philadelphia.